Protect Your Art and Your Business from Scams and Fraud
Course Description
The art world can sometimes be a target for scams, but by understanding how to identify potential threats, you can safeguard both your work and your business. This course will teach you essential strategies to avoid common art scams and protect your rights as an artist.
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Created
Affect Art World
Level
Beginner to Advance
Duration
5+ Hours
Lessons
10+ Video
What You’ll Learn:
Understanding Common Art Scams
- Overview of the most frequent art scams targeting artists
- Scams involving fake buyers, fake galleries, and counterfeit art sales
- Recognizing signs of scams in online art marketplaces and social media
How to Identify Red Flags in Buyers and Galleries
- Warning signs that a buyer or gallery might be dishonest
- Red flags in email communication and online contracts
- How to spot sketchy art auction sites and unreliable third-party sellers
Secure Methods of Payment
- How to accept payments safely: trusted platforms like PayPal, bank transfers, and secure escrow services
- Avoiding payment scams like chargebacks, fake checks, and fraudulent credit cards
- Best practices for setting up secure payment systems on your website or online store
Dealing with Fake Commissions & Unreliable Clients
- How to avoid being scammed by fake commission requests
- Tips for validating clients before starting commissioned work
- Setting up contracts and agreements to protect your interests
- Getting upfront payments and using deposits to avoid non-payment scams
Protecting Your Artwork from Copycats and Fraudulent Sellers
- How to protect your artwork online from being stolen or reproduced without your permission
- Copyrighting and watermarking your art for additional protection
- How to take action if someone steals or resells your art without consent
How to Handle Art Auctions and Sales Without Getting Scammed
- Understanding the risks and benefits of selling art at auctions
- Protecting yourself in private sales, whether online or in person
- How to vet auction houses and galleries before entrusting them with your work
Avoiding Art Fraud in the Digital World
- Tips for safeguarding your art on digital platforms, including social media
- How to identify fraudulent online art platforms and avoid using them
- How to verify the authenticity of digital art marketplaces and NFT platforms
Legal Tools and Resources to Protect Your Art
- How to use contracts, copyright, and intellectual property law to protect your work
- Legal steps to take if you fall victim to an art scam
- How to register your artwork with the appropriate legal entities for further protection
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BASIC PLAN
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4,999
Lifetime Access
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Access to all beginner-level courses
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Step-by-step lessons to build foundational skills
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Community support and feedback
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Lifetime access to all course materials
PREMIUM PLAN
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7,999
Lifetime Access
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Includes everything in the Basic Package
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Intermediate and advanced courses
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Live Training sessions with instructors
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Priority support and personalized feedback
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Exclusive resources and materials